Who isn't paying attention to the Atlanta Falcons these days? With Michael Vick's legal troubles resulting from his intimate involvement in dog fighting, his days are likely numbered in the NFL. But Madden 08 doesn't care about that, and Vick is still at the helm of the Falcon's rather versatile offense. There's no denying it; the Falcons didn't have as good of a season in 2006 as they were capable of, finishing 7-9 on the season. But with Vick's ability to throw and run the ball, he's still a force to be reckoned with, and will no doubt draw many players into playing as the Falcons this time around. In real life, Joey Harrington seems to be the answer for the Falcons, but as long as you're playing with default rosters, you won't have to worry about Ole Blue Skies being on your team.

So where do the Falcons' strengths and weaknesses lie? Other than with Michael Vick, the receiving corps is strong. Tight end Alge Crumpler and wide receiver Michael Jenkins are your go-to guys when throwing the ball, while Warrick Dunn is easily capable of another 1,000+ yard rushing season (in fact, with a weaker quarterback at the helm in real life, his yardage will likely skyrocket). Defensively, the Falcons have some weaknesses, but they are still a fairly strong team that should play up to their potential this time around, with or without Vick. But in Madden, like we said, you won't have to worry about that. The Falcons are definitely a solid choice if you want a team that changes up the offensive attack and has incredible offensive versatility. Otherwise, try looking elsewhere for your team of choice.